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Inspired by the loss of his daughter to brain cancer, a Canadian father has raised more than C$1.6 million for research and received London’s first-ever Order of London award | World News

Losing his 33-year-old daughter Allison to brain cancer changed Wayne Dunn’s life in ways he never imagined. What began as a family’s heartbreaking loss gradually became a mission to help others facing the same disease. The London, Ontario, philanthropist launched the Dunn with Cancer Run in Allison’s memory, transforming personal grief into a fundraising campaign […]

Grand jury probe launched into Neville Roy Singham’s donations to Goldman Sachs’ philanthropy fund: Report

DOJ launches probe into Neville Roy Singham’s funding to Goldman Sachs, Fox News reported. The Department of Justice has launched a federal grand jury investigation into the alleged financial irregularities by Neville Roy Singham, the China-based American businessman. Fox News reported that the grand jury in Manhattan issued subpoena as part of a probe launched […]

University Of Chicago: Why John D. Rockefeller called the University of Chicago his best investment | World News

Industrialist John D. Rockefeller revolutionized philanthropy by making his University of Chicago donation conditional, demanding local financial buy-in. This strategic approach fostered accountability and community engagement, transforming a seed donation into a self-sustaining powerhouse. The history of modern education in terms of architecture tends to portray the establishment of a research centre for the elites […]

‘James Bond of philanthropy’: Billionaire Chuck Feeney secretly gave away his $8 billion and died with nothing left

For most of his life, Chuck Feeney looked nothing like a billionaire. He flew economy class, wore inexpensive clothes, carried papers in plastic bags, and lived in rented apartments instead of sprawling mansions. Strangers passing him in airports would never have guessed that he was one of the richest men in the world. Yet behind […]

Blackstone founder Stephen Schwarzman plans to donate his entire $48 billion fortune to a major philanthropic foundation | World News

Stephen Schwarzman, the co-founder and chief executive of global investment firm Blackstone, is preparing to transfer most of his estimated $48 billion personal fortune into a philanthropic foundation, according to documents reviewed by the Wall Street Journal. If implemented, the plan would significantly expand the Stephen A. Schwarzman Foundation and could place it among the […]

Peak philanthropy: Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife MacKenzie Scott donates $7 billion in a single year | World News

MacKenzie Scott has revealed that she donated nearly $7.2 billion in 2025, according to an updated post on her Yield Giving platform. The disclosure brings her total lifetime contributions to more than $26 billion. Her latest update includes 225 new grants across education, climate work and community support, continuing her pattern of providing large, unrestricted […]

Who are John and Laura Arnold? Billionaire couple donates nearly half of their $2.9 billion fortune to philanthropy | World News

Image: The chronicle of philanthropy John and Laura Arnold are the rare billionaires who have not only pledged to give away their wealth but are already doing it. According to Fortune and Forbes, the couple has donated over $2 billion to date, nearly 42% of their estimated $2.9 billion net worth. Their giving approach is […]

Mr Beast 2025: Parents, Monthly Income, Age, Weight, Girlfriend, Biography and more | World News

Image via: Beast Philanthropy / YouTube Jimmy Donaldson, popularly recognized as MrBeast, is one of the most influential and successful content creators in the world. He has revolutionized YouTube through his philanthropic approach and has distributed millions of dollars to strangers, charities, and causes.Besides his enormous presence on YouTube, the internet personality has built a […]

Top 10 US billionaires leading charity and philanthropy efforts in 2025: Warrant Buffet, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg and others | World News

America’s wealthiest philanthropists have seen their fortunes soar over the past two years, yet their charitable giving has not always matched this growth. According to Forbes, the top 25 US philanthropists collectively gave $241 billion through the end of 2024—a 14% increase over last year—even as their combined net worth rose 18.5% to $1.6 trillion. […]

Who is Rosie O’Donnell? Comedian targeted by Donald Trump over citizenship threat; here’s why she’s back in the spotlight

Rosie O’Donnell (File Photo) US President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to revoke the US citizenship from comedian Rosie O’Donnell. In his Truth Social post, the president wrote that O’Donnell “is not in the best interests of our Great Country.“He posted, “Because of the fact that Rosie O’Donnell is not in the best interests of […]